Senior Living in Verner, West Virginia

Top zip codes in Verner, WV: 25650

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Verner scores lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
Verner scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are no senior living facilities within close proximity to the city.
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Triadelphia Country Club, Twisted Gun Golf Course, and Clear Fork Valley Country Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Paradise Island of Christian, Twin Hollow Campground & Cabins, and Natural Resources Department.
There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Mallory Church of God, Man Church of Nazarene, and First Baptist Church.
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 0.98% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.57% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
West Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.11%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $38,059, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $26,435, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $16,452, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $38,550 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $110,595 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 21.40%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Verner receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Verner has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Verner has a very sparse population density of 22.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Verner have an average daily commute time.
Verner has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 68.16%.